Château Gombaude-Guillot Pomerol 2014

Bordeaux’s Right Bank is a fairy-tale land of splendid châteaux, picturesque Roman villages and perfectly manicured vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see. Prestige permeates the air around Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, where many of the world’s most illustrious estates neighbor one another on some of France’s most prized real estate.

In the middle of all this sits Château Gombaude-Guillot. More rustic farmhouse than château, Gombaude symbolizes a revolutionary approach to fine Bordeaux: one of few women vignerons in the region, proprietor Claire Laval also stands out as the first organic producer in Pomerol, having obtained certification in 1992 and now introducing biodynamic principles to these already progressive farming practices.   

This 2014, sourced straight from the Château, is everything you would expect from an aged Bordeaux of this pedigree. At a perfect stage of its evolution, it offers a striking aroma of sweet spice, woodsmoke, earth and enduring notes of dark Merlot fruit. Rich, full, and saturated with savory pungency, the palate delivers depth and classic structure with a velvety touch before a long, satisfying finish. Dive into this mature Pomerol today for a farmer’s interpretation of Bordeaux!

85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in Allier oak barrels, 50% of which are new.